Can treating hearing loss help prevent dementia?
Posted by Val Burton on March 20, 2019
A study published in The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, called dementia “the greatest global challenge for health and social care in the 21st century.” The study, conducted by The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention and Care, noted that 50 million people have dementia worldwide — and that the number is expected to...
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5 reasons to treat hearing loss
Posted by Val Burton on March 04, 2019
So you’ve got a little hearing loss. What’s the big deal, right? It happens to almost all of us as we age.
FACT: 37.5 million Americans 18 and older have hearing loss, including one out of every three, 60 and older.
You can cope, you’ve decided. You’ll just turn the TV up a little louder. Ask people to speak up or repeat what they said....
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Is ‘getting hearing aids’ on your honey-do list?
Posted by Val Burton on February 11, 2019
Treating hearing loss has been proven to provide many benefits, like better hearing, improved communication and confidence, and reduced risk of cognitive decline, to name a few.
But friends and family get to enjoy the benefits of their loved one wearing hearing aids, too. Some benefits, like closer relationships, less worry, and increased participation are huge....
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Repeat after me: hearing loss is treatable
Posted by Val Burton on February 04, 2019
Have you heard the saying, “it’s funny because it’s true”? This cartoon definitely falls under that category (though, admittedly, funny is a subjective concept).
If you’re close to someone with hearing loss, it should at least resonate. We’ve all been there — acting as the translator…the repeater.
If you have...
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Do’s and don’ts of hearing aid battery care
Posted by Val Burton on January 16, 2019
Hearing aids batteries keep our ears going! Here are some quick do’s and don’ts to get the most out of your hearing aid batteries.
Do’s
1. Do let your batteries rest for one min after you pull the tab off and before you put into your hearing aid.
2. Do throw your battery away if your hearing aid gets wet.
3. Do carry extra batteries with you...
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Noise may damage more than your hearing
Posted by Val Burton on January 03, 2019
A female scream. Squealing brakes. A baby crying. An electric drill. Nails on a blackboard. They all make the list. The top 10 list. The top 10 list of the most unpleasant sounds according to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Instead of torturing you with the entire list, I limited it by choosing my personal top five. You’re welcome! Just...
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